But the idea of marrying some one with whom she is really intimate, whom she really likes, who really understands her, places marriage in a new light for a young girl.
Without knowing it, Veronica is half in love with you.

It is no wonder that she likes the thought of being your wife--apart from the fact that you are a very desirable husband." "I cannot believe that," said Bosio.
"That you are desirable as a husband?
My dear Bosio, do not pretend to be so absurdly modest! Any woman would be glad to marry you.

But for me, you could have made the best match in Naples years ago--" "Not even years ago.

Much less now.

But that was not what I meant.